Boston cancels North Carolina concerts because of LGBT law
by Aaron Smith April 18, 2016: 2:43 PM ET

Boston founder Tom Scholz announced with "deep regret" the cancellation of three shows scheduled for North Carolina next month, noting that "human rights are more important."

On his web site, Scholz said that he is canceling shows slated for Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh on May 4, 5 and 6, "in order to raise awareness, and protest in the strongest terms, the recent passage of HB2, the so-called 'North Carolina bathroom law.'"

HB2, which passed in March, prevents cities from creating non-discrimination policies based on gender identity and mandates that students in state schools use the bathroom that corresponds with the gender on their birth certificate.

"HB2 has the appearance of an oppressive discriminatory law against a small minority," said Scholz.

While expressing his "sincere apologies" to fans who already bought tickets, he said "it is likely that some members of our audience and/or their loved ones are affected on a daily basis by this ugly expression of intolerance."